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Eugene Gilsdorf Obituary

Eugene "Gene" Gilsdorf Of San Mateo, age 94, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 20, 2008. Preceded in death by Marie, beloved wife of 56 years, and their son Eddie. Survived by 10 children, Sr. Helen Marie Gilsdorf, R.S.M., William (Carole) Gilsdorf, Lawrence (Yolanda) Gilsdorf, Ann (Laurence) King, Thomas (Julie) Gilsdorf, Linda Gilsdorf, Judy (Douglas) Lake, Stephen (Kristina) Gilsdorf, Mary (Frank) Petillo, and Eileen (David) Fredrickson. Gene leaves behind 27 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was the sole survivor and youngest of 13 children. Resident of San Mateo since 1949, Gene was the last surviving founding member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society of San Mateo, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Serra Club of San Mateo. He worked as a manufacturer's representative in the janitorial supply field for close to 60 years. Gene shall be remembered fondly as a faithful and devoted husband and a generous, caring and supportive dad. Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, 4-7pm with a 7:30pm Rosary at Sneider Sullivan & O'Connell's. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Jan. 25, 10:30am at St Matthew's Catholic Church followed by a procession to Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma. Later, friends and family are invited to a gathering at Gene's home between 2-6pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either "Marian Care Center" or "Catherine's Center," c/o Sisters of Mercy, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010. The family wishes to express special thanks to Myrna, devoted caregiver of nearly eight years.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jan. 23, 2008.

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Susan Sholaas

January 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have alighted candle for Uncle Gene with the rosary he made for me when you were still in the old house. Fondest memories. much love to you all. Suzi Sholaas

Judy Haag

January 24, 2008

Dear Ann,Larry,Linda, and the entire Gilsdorf family,
I am so sorry about your Father passing from this earth but, I know his spirit will live forever in your hearts and memories.
Thinking of you -
Judy and Russell

Pat & Marv Hoerig

January 24, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to Sr. Helen and all of Eugene's family for your loss.

My Wife and I will dedicate our Thursday rosary to your father. We will join all of you at 7:30 PM (your time) and pray with you at a distance.

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